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t may not be a die-hard hardcore band but Gouge Away is one of the most interesting bands that independent music has to offer the last years. Having moved from the hardcore / punk sound to a more noisy rock / Jesus
Tyler: Right now we’re all trying to stay home as much as possible because of COVID-19. An extensive tour we are supposed to be on right now has been postponed so we’re trying to come up with creative ideas the band can do to
Lizard alike stuff and having taken their name from a Pixies song, Gouge Away is definitely a band that you should pay attention to. All 5 band members spent some time and replied to my questions concerning their new 7”, touring memories and the political situation. Read below and find out which are their favorite Greek artists, too!
fill that space. Christina: Right now the studio apartment I’m sharing with Tommy is full of merch so we’re trying to sell some shirts to help alleviate the financial hit while we eagerly await the news that we can tour again. Who’s in Gouge Away and what do you do in your daily lives? Is Gouge Away a full time band? Is anyone playing in other bands, too?
Interview conducted in late March 2020. Band photo by Angela Owens. www.gougeaway.com www.instagram.com/gougeawayfl
Tyler: I would say that we are a full time band. We tour a lot and even when we’re home there is always something to be worked on. We still
Hey hey! What’s going on on Gouge Away HQ?
have jobs though and my daily life includes going to work and spending time with my partner
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